oday is Christmas Day for all Halestorm Freaks and Haleraisers. We've been teased by lead singer Lzzy Hale over the last month with new promo photos, snippets of lyrics on her new Instagram page (@lzzyhale) and a barrage of hashtags, some of which we could figure out and others left us hanging. Last week they announced that Halestorm's new single "Darkness Always Wins" would be released on 4/22.

GRAMMY-winning Halestorm today unveiled “Darkness Always Wins,” a slowly-building, cinematic hard rock anthem that marks the band’s first release of 2025. The song, produced by GRAMMY-winning producer Dave Cobb (Chris Stapleton, Brandi Carlile, Jason Isbell) is the first to be revealed from a new album from Atlantic Records, details of which will be announced soon.

Dorothy; The Redemption Tour with Cory Marks, Took The Legendary Stone Pony in Asbury Park, NJ to Tombstone Town!

Interview with Wil Martin of Earshot about their new single “Where Were You?”. What inspired the creation of this single? I tend to...

On April 12, 2025, Soundcheck Studios in Pembroke, Massachusetts, welcomed Lez Zeppelin. The Girls Tribute Band of Led Zeppelin founded in 2004 by New York guitarist, Steph Paynes. Composed of band leader and founder Steph Paynes (guitar, mandolin, theremin), Dana Athens (vocals), Joan Chew (bass, keys, mandolin), Hillary Blaze (drums, percussion).

Have you ever experienced a night that you just can’t forget? Last night, Cold took us on a journey at The Gramercy Theatre in NYC, performing the album A Different Kind of Pain and 13 Ways to Bleed in its entirety. That is over 2 hours of live show for Cold alone! What a night!

Night 2 at the sold-out Starland Ballroom was nothing short of spectacular as The Used graced the stage to perform their iconic album “In Love and Death” in its entirety. The atmosphere was electric, and you could feel the anticipation pulsing through the crowd long before the curtain dropped.

On April 16th, 2025- Hawthorne Heights performed at the Charleston Music Hall in South Carolina with special guests; Chiodos, Emmure, and The Callous Daoboys. I understand that Chiodos was headlining but yesterday was National Semicolon Day and Hawthorne Heights created music in the early 2000’s for those who struggle with isolation, self-harm, suicide, and more mental health disorders.

Spiritbox’s ascendance within the current realm of popular metal music has been thrilling to watch. In just a few short years, the band has embarked on numerous sold-out headliner tours throughout the globe, opened for rock mainstays like Korn, Shinedown, and Ghost, and garnered multiple Grammy nominations.

REVERYA is a mystical trio hailing from Tampa, Florida, whose sound drifts between the ethereal and thunderous. After the haunting debut EP Melinoe, they unveil their first full-length opus, Affliction In Bloom, set for CD release on October 24th, 2025.

Multi-platinum UK rock legends THE DARKNESS – singer/guitarist Justin Hawkins, guitarist Dan Hawkins, bassist Frankie Poullain, drummer Rufus Taylor  — announced North American tour dates in support of their new album Dreams On Toast

Spokane welcomed Theory of a Deadman with guests Mick Blankenship and Ayron Jones to the Spokane Tribe Casino for a night of intimate tunes like you’d find in your best friend’s basement. From the moment I walked through the door, I could feel the energy buzzing around and everyone was excited to be there.

Do you remember the man with the beard, long hair, and woolen cap? That infectious song that was a staple on radio stations throughout the 1990s. Yes, it's "Two Princes"—and the band behind it is still active. Yeah, Spin Doctors.

Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel hit the stage. Known for their amazing improvisational ability and their spontaneous creation of music, Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel is amongst the most creative southern rock band on the contemporary scene.

Wednesday 13 is out on his There's No Such Thing as Monsters Tour celebrating 20 years of his debut album Transylvania 90210. He brought along a packed bill including I Ya Toyah, Dead Rabbits and Stitched Up Heart to The Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, NJ. The crowd was small but mighty. They showed love and rocked out to each band.

One of the most exciting aspects of concert journalism is the ability to encounter music you never would've experienced if you only covered one specific style of music. Prior to about a month ago, I had no idea the genre of electro-swing even existed.

This definitely won't be the last time you hear the name Senses--but if it's the first, allow me to introduce you.  Madison Taylor and Nick Sampson are the powerhouses whose kinship creates this "emo friendly, punk curious, “pop-rock“ duo . 

On April 3, 2025, Soundcheck Studios in Pembroke, MA, welcomed Spafford. Known for their amazing improvisational ability and their

On April 2nd, 2025- Signs Of The Swarm performed at a sold out show at The Underground with Chelsea Grin being the headliner of this North

Billboard-topping hard rock veterans Earshot have announced the release of their latest single "Where Were You?” on all DSPs starting Monday

Starting the night off strong was the German/Belgian outfit Nasty, a 20-year veteran metalcore group fresh off the release of their latest

At Soundcheck Studios hundreds of eager fans attended the concert. It was a terrific night of music. A night of funky beats, blazing solos,

What first got you into music? I started making music when I was 14. Back then, it was just something I did for fun — writing, recording,

What inspired the creation of this single?   “Nothing But You” was inspired by personal events in my life & also channeled from the dead.